Status:
valid
Authors:
Compton
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 6: 58 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292876
Common Names
- Psammotropha anguina
- Anguina Psammotropha
- Psammotropha
Description
Psammotropha anguina (also called Anguine Psammotropha, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in coastal regions and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Psammotropha anguina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psammotropha anguina is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psammotropha anguina is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Psammotropha anguina
Psammotropha anguina can be found in South Africa.
Psammotropha anguina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psammotropha anguina?
Psammotropha anguina
What is the common name of Psammotropha anguina?
Anguina Psammotropha
Where is Psammotropha anguina native to?
South Africa
Species in the Psammotropha genus
Psammotropha myriantha,
Psammotropha alternifolia,
Psammotropha anguina,
Psammotropha diffusa,
Psammotropha frigida,
Psammotropha marginata,
Psammotropha mucronata,
Psammotropha obovata,
Psammotropha obtusa,
Psammotropha quadrangularis,
Psammotropha spicata,
Species in the Molluginaceae family
Adenogramma asparagoides,
Adenogramma capillaris,
Adenogramma congesta,
Adenogramma glomerata,
Adenogramma lichtensteiniana,
Adenogramma littoralis,
Adenogramma mollugo,
Adenogramma physocalyx,
Adenogramma rigida,
Adenogramma sylvatica,
Adenogramma teretifolia,
Coelanthum grandiflorum,
Coelanthum semiquinquefidum,
Coelanthum verticillatum,
Glinus bainesii,
Glinus herniarioides,
Glinus lotoides,
Glinus microphyllus,
Glinus oppositifolius,
Glinus orygioides,
Glinus radiatus,
Glinus runkewitzii,
Glinus sessiliflorus,
Glinus setiflorus,
Glischrothamnus ulei,
Hypertelis angrae-pequenae,
Hypertelis arenicola,
Hypertelis bowkeriana,
Hypertelis caespitosa,
Hypertelis salsoloides,
Hypertelis spergulacea,
Hypertelis trachysperma,
Mollugo verticillata,
Mollugo pinosia,
Mollugo nudicaulis,
Mollugo cerviana,
Mollugo fragilis,
Mollugo angustifolia,
Mollugo namaquensis,
Mollugo pusilla,
Mollugo tenella,
Mollugo walteri,
Mollugo decandra,
Mollugo caespitosa,
Mollugo pentaphylla,
Mollugo stricta,
Mollugo snodgrassii,
Mollugo crockeri,
Mollugo flavescens,
Mollugo floriana,